Ithaca Lawyer: Burden of Proof in New York Traffic Ticket cases

What is the BURDEN OF PROOF

for New York Traffic Tickets?

Attorney Mike Cyr explains what the legal burden of proof is for a New York Traffic violation.  

In New York, there are several different burdens of proof.   There is "a preponderance of the evidence" (the civil standard) and there is "beyond a reasonable doubt," (the criminal standard).  

Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is the highest standard of proof in our legal system.  This is the standard that applies to NY traffic tickets.  This is a good thing because it enables defense attorneys to make arguments that have a chance to convince a judge to dismiss the ticket(s).  

The Beyond a Reasonable Doubt standard makes it harder for prosecutors to convict people.  

If you have questions about a New York Traffic Ticket, give us a call:

607-229-5184

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*This video is not intended as legal advice.  If you are charged with a traffic ticket, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed attorney who practices traffic ticket defense law. 

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BY MIKE CYR

Ithaca Lawyer: WHY you should get your New York Traffic Ticket REVIEWED by an Attorney!

WHY it is so important to have 

an Attorney Review Your

New York Traffic Ticket

In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr explains WHY it is so important to have a New York traffic ticket reviewed by an attorney.  

For starters,  there is no information provided on the ticket itself about what you are facing.  

It does not tell you: 

-what are the fines?
-if you will get points on your license?
-how many points?
-what is the court mandatory surcharge?
-is it a "serious traffic offense" under NYS Insurance Law?
-will the ticket cause your car insurance premiums to be increased for the next THREE YEARS???

Second, a police officer will often say to you on the side of the highway "don't worry--I gave you a reduction."   But the problem is, they often lie to you.  There is no way to know if the cop went easy on you or not if you don't investigate.  The easiest way to find out is calling a local, licensed attorney who handles tickets all the time. 

If you have questions about a traffic ticket, give us a call:

607-229-5184

Send me an email:  mike.ithacadwi@gmail.com

Or find us online:  www.ithacadwi.com

www.facebook.com/ithacadwi

www.ithacadwi2.blogspot.com

www.twitter.com/ithacadwi  or @ithacadwi

*This video is not intended as legal advice.  If you get a traffic ticket, we strongly suggest you consult with a local, licensed traffic ticket defense attorney to try to minimize the end result of the ticket (or try the case in court).  

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BY MIKE CYR